What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Undecane
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Swertia Chirata Extract
HumectantCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tridecane
Perfuming
Propylene Carbonate
SolventLecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Isostearate
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cera Microcristallina, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Propanediol, Undecane, Sodium Chloride, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Squalane, Persea Gratissima Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Swertia Chirata Extract, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tridecane, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Isostearate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sucrose Cocoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Undecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Tridecane
Perfuming
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cichorium Intybus Root Oligosaccharides
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Bellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCynara Cardunculus Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Cajanus Cajan Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Taraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningHelichrysum Italicum Flower Extract
Perfuming
Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingMalva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPapaver Rhoeas Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lamium Album Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBerberis Vulgaris Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
C9-12 Alkane
SolventCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
P-Anisic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Olea Europaea Leaf Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Undecane, Glycerin, Betaine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Propanediol, Tridecane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cichorium Intybus Root Oligosaccharides, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Cynara Cardunculus Seed Oil, Cajanus Cajan Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Extract, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf Extract, Papaver Rhoeas Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lamium Album Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Berberis Vulgaris Stem Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Triheptanoin, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, C9-12 Alkane, Cetearyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Lactobacillus Ferment, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, P-Anisic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolTridecane is a lightweight emollient and fragrancing ingredient. It is a paraffin and often called a silicone alternative.
According to official INCI guidelines, this ingredient is used to give a light odor to raw materials. It is often used as a starter ingredient to create parfum.
This ingredient can be derived from palm oil, or coconut oil. It is also naturally found in certain species of organisms.
According to the NOAA, this ingredient can cause skin sensitivity with prolonged use. However, this warning is taken from the Coast Guard and no studies have been done on this in relation to cosmetics.
Tridecane is not water soluble.
Learn more about TridecaneUndecane is an emollient and helps create a lightweight base for products.
Is is not soluble in water and naturally occurring in some species.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
